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Roaming through a Mannequin Graveyard... with a Camera

7/2/2015

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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
In 2014, I ventured into a wholesale display store in Sacramento, California called Continental Display, located at 525 Display Way, Sacramento, California. I had heard of this store, that has been in business for well over 35 years, while I was in fashion design college. Although I myself do not own a store front location, as a Fashion Designer, I sometimes may need display materials for Tradeshows, Pop-Ups, or Vender Booths. As I arrived, I was surprised that Continental Display had so many items for sale. Display Cases, Hat Racks, Garment Racks, Shelving, formed huge rows in a warehouse building.

​I walked through the rows and came to a separate area full of used mannequins. Hundreds of mannequins were pilled on top of one another, or arranged neatly on shelves or on the floor. Mannequin parts were organized by body type. It was all visually jarring. The human-like realness of many of the mannequins gave me an unshakable eerie feeling. Some of the mannequins have very realistic features, and are even decorated in what appears to be professional cosmetic make-up. Some of the mannequins are generic in appearance, with cartoonish faces and blunt hair styles. I couldn't help but see a grim beauty in the composition of these lifeless forms. 

With camera in hand, I took a few pictures of what I was seeing. I hope you enjoy this bizarre photo collection as much as I do! 
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
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Continental Display-Sacramento, California. Photo: Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel
Thank you for reading my Blog, and viewing my photo collection!
Leave me a comment! I'd love to hear your thoughts on my post or on my photos!
​Have a great day! 
Related Links: 
A Photo Journey... My College Career as a Fashion Design Student
A Rubber Chicken Photo Contest, and MY Third Place Winning Photo
The Year I Worked as a Construction Worker
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    Hello Readers! Welcome to my Blog! I am Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel, a Fashion Designer from Northern California. I love all things Fashion, particularly historical fashion! Join me, as I take you around Northern California, covering fashion events and related topics!

    Roxanne Rodriguez Rangel has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising.

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